MX410/MX412 System Manual Menu Structure
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MENU STRUCTURE
The menu structure for the MX410/MX412 is a layered menu tree. Each layer of the menu
tree is displayed as a menu or a screen. This section defines the terminology used in
conjunction with the MX410/MX412 menu system.
NOTE
To view the MX410/MX412 menu tree, refer to “Menu Tree” on
page 5-5.
Menu
A menu is a display that provides numbered selections that are used to navigate to related
menus, modify provisioning information, or display information screens. A menu can contain
the following objects:
• Menu Option: A menu option is indicated by a number, which when selected navigates the
display to another menu layer or is used to change the option setting.
• Read-only Field: A read-only field displays information that cannot be changed. The
information displayed in a read-only field can be static or can be automatically updated by
the MX410/MX412.
• Read-write Field: A read-write field displays information that when selected can be
modified.
Screen
A screen is a display that usually indicates the end of a menu tree path. A screen can contain
the following objects:
• Read-only Field: A read-only field displays information that cannot be changed. The
information displayed in a read-only field can be static or can be automatically updated by
the MX410/MX412.
• Read-write Field: A read-write field displays information that when selected can be
modified.
• Keyboard Commands: A keyboard command is a key or combination of keys that are
assigned to a function (see Table 5-1). Keyboard commands are indicated by the required
key(s) and a brief description (i.e.,
CTRL+A - acknowledge all alarms).